Pithole Stone Arch Bridge, Stone deck arch bridge in Cornplanter Township, Pennsylvania.
Pithole Stone Arch Bridge is a stone arch crossing that spans Pithole Creek with a segmental arch design and coursed sandstone construction. The structure features substantial abutments and carries Eagle Rock Road between two townships.
Richard A. Bigley completed construction in 1899 after local residents submitted a petition for improved connections in 1897. The bridge was built during Pennsylvania's oil boom era.
The bridge connected communities during Pennsylvania's oil boom period, facilitating the movement of oil wagons and supporting regional economic development.
The bridge is accessible via Eagle Rock Road and allows both vehicle and pedestrian crossing over the creek. The location sits in a rural setting where you can approach and view the structure from either side.
The segmental arch design rises only 6 feet 7 inches, incorporating 628 square perches of locally sourced sandstone in its construction.
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